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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: January 9,200l
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 5,200O.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 5, 2000.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held December 5, 2000.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 12, 2000.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 12, 2000.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 12, 2000.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #l 1, as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #16,008 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT.
0750-60 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20014, accepting a grant from the
California Arts Council to supplement the joint arts education program of the City
and the Encinitas Union School District.
2. AB #16,009 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT.
0750-60 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-2, accepting a grant from the
California Library Literacy Service for the Adult Learning Program.
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AB #16,010 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 89-13, THE HAMPTONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20013, approving the final map for The
Hamptons.
AB #16,011- REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City’s
investment portfolio as of November 30,200O.
AB #16,012 - APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF CHINQUAPIN SEWER LIFT STATION, 6-INCH FORCE
MAIN AND 81INCH SEWER - CMWD PROJECT NO. 97401, CITY PROJECT
NO. 34941.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 A4, approving additional contingency
for construction of Chinquapin Sewer Lift Station, 6-Inch Force Main and 8-Inch
Sewer.
AB #16,013 - CARLSBAD SWIM COMPLEX SOLAR SYSTEM RENOVATION
- CONTRACT NO. FAC00-09.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20014, accepting the construction of the
Swim Complex Solar System Renovation Project as complete, and directing the
City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately.
AB #16,014 - CANNON ROADKARLSBAD BOULEVARD PROJECT -
PROJECT NO. 36081/ 36711.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-6, accepting the construction for the
Cannon RoadKarlsbad Boulevard Project as complete, and directing the City
Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately.
AB #16,015 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT NO. CT 90-03 - SHELLEY
PROPERTY, UNITS 1 AND 2, AND APPROVE PREPAYMENT AGREEMENTS
TOWARD OLIVENHAIN ROAD AND RANCH0 SANTA FE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-7, approving the Final Map for the
Shelley Property, Unit 1 and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-8, approving the Final map for the
Shelley Property, Unit 2; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9, authorizing the execution of a Petition, Waiver and Consent to Creation of a Community Facilities District and
Agreement to Pay Fair Share Cost of Unit 1 of CT 90-03 with Daniel T. Shelley;
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Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001~10, authorizing the execution of a
Petition, Waiver and Consent to Creation of a Community Facilities District and
Agreement to Pay Fair Share Cost of CT 90-03, with Continental Residential,
Inc.
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AB #16,016 - FOXES LANDING SEWER LIFT STATION 14-INCH FORCE
MAIN AND INTERSTATE 5, 16-INCH WATER PIPELINE CROSSING -
PROJECT NO. 36561A AND 36591.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I 1 t accepting the construction of the
Foxes Landing Sewer Lift Station 14-Inch Force Main and Interstate 5, 16-Inch
Water Pipeline Crossing as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the
Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately.
AB #16,017 - WIDENING OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD FROM EL CAMINO
REAL TO MELROSE DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 3602, AND PALOMAR
AIRPORT ROAD AND EL CAMINO REAL TURN LANES - PROJECT NO.
3676.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12, accepting the construction of the
Widening of Palomar Airport Road from El Camino Real to Melrose Drive, and
Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real Turn Lanes as complete, and
directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds
appropriately.
AB #16,018 - APPROVAL OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND
RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION IN CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I 3, establishing the new classification
of Legal Assistant, reclassifying the position of Legal Secretary to Legal
Assistant and amending the General Employees Salary Schedule.
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. AB #I 6,019 - (ZCA 00-03) - CHILD CARE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, requested that Council continued this public hearing to January
0750-60 23, 2001 to allow for proper noticing.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to
speak who could not return on January 23ti. No one asked to be heard.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council continued the public
hearing to January 23,200l
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, also recommended that the noticed public hearing regarding
the U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant be continued to
January 23rd. Council concurred and Mr. Ball said that the public hearing would be
renoticed.
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Michele Levy, 3021 Highland, expressed concern that park trees had been recently topped and
asked if action will be taken to enforce the tree ordinance. She expressed appreciation that the
magazine racks in the Cole Library have been filled. She asked to see the space in the Cole
Library where the video tapes are to be located and expressed concern that there are two
empty bookshelves that should have books. Ms. Levy also said that the parking lot should be
posted for patrons only. She asked that the trees near the library parking lot not be trimmed
during the landscaping project.
In response to Council, Ron Ball, City Attorney, explained that an investigation is underway
regarding the impacted trees and appropriate action will be taken. He said that staff would
keep Council apprised of the investigation.
RECESS TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT MEETING
Mayor Lewis recessed to the Joint City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Meeting at 6:07 p.m. with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING
President Lewis adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting at
6:09 p.m. with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Lewis adjourned to the continuation of the City Council meeting at 6:16 p.m. with
all members present.
CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Chair adjourned to the continuation of the City Council meeting at 6:16 p.m. with all
members present.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PIN
Mayor Lewis presented Jim Stanton, City Treasurer, a IO-year service pin.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
16. AB #16,023 - REVISION OF CITY INVESTMENT POLICY.
0750-60 Jim Stanton, City Treasurer, presented the staff report. In response to Council, he
explained several term definitions in his report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2001-17 revising the City’s investment policy dated January 11, 2000.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
17. AB #16,024 - INTERIM USE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PINE SCHOOL
PROPERTY.
0750-60 Keith Beverly, Senior Management Anaylst, presented the staff report.
In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, indicated that the Capital
Improvement Budget would be brought to Council in May.
Mr. Beverly and Jim Elliott, Administrative Services Director, answered Council
questions regarding the funding sources for the renovations for interim use.
Staff and Council discussion ensued regarding the Centro De lnformacion and the
Carlsbad Union School District’s needs. Mayor Lewis noted that the Centro De
lnformacion was to be temporarily located at the Pine School Site. However, he said it
would be more appropriate to move the service to the library’s location.
Mario Monroy, 749 Magnolia Avenue, #B, distributed and reviewed correspondence (on
file in the City Clerks Office) dated January 9, 2001 from the Northwest Quadrant
Citizens Group outlining their recommendations. He noted the possible opportunity to
relocate the Centro De lnformacion to Jefferson School.
Rodney Martinez, 3367 Madison Street, asked if 3366 Madison will become part of the
Pine School Project; asked if the maintenance and operations expenses included on-
site staff; and, expressed concern for loitering and the need for security. He asked if
there will be posted hours and said that extra lighting would be a good idea.
In response to Council, Mr. Patchett said that the City has not actually purchased the
property for sale on Madison Avenue. He said that the property was placed on the
market and the City has shown some interest, but has not actually purchased the
property.
Joe Canales, 3447 Jefferson Street, said he would like to have a satellite police office
at the Pine School Site. He asked that Council gather input from the public prior to deciding on an interim use of the Pine School Site.
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Caroljean Kohlstedt, 3710 Adams Street, asked Council to collect people’s input regarding an interim use of the site. She suggested a performing arts element be incorporated in the site.
Council Member Kulchin asked Ms. Kohlstedt the best method to use to get the
people’s input. Ms. Kohlstedt suggested that going door to door would be the best
method to contact the neighbors.
Esther Ayala, 3380 Madison, asked what would happen to the property at 3300
Madison Street.
Mayor Lewis reiterated that the City has not recently purchased property on Madison
Street. Mr. Patchett concurred and stated that the two properties on Madison were
listed for sale and the City has only shown interest. Mr. Patchett asked Ms. Ayala to
contact his office for further clarification.
Mario Monroy, 749 Magnolia Avenue, #B, said that all of the buildings on the Pine
School Site should be demolished.
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:23 p.m. .Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m. with all
members present.
Virginia Martinez, 3367 Madison, expressed concern that people might loiter, if there is
no staff on the Pine School site. She expressed concern that the City will utilize
eminent domain to acquire land for this project.
Mayor Lewis reiterated that the properties on Madison were listed on the market for
sale and the City has only shown interest. As of this date, the City has not purchased
or acquired either of the properties for sale on Madison. He also explained that during
the Master Plan process, there would be plenty of opportunities for public participation
and input in the design.
Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that the issue before Council is possible interim
uses of the Pine School property. He said during the master planning, there would be
extensive public input sought.
Michelle Davis, 306 East Pacific, Oceanside, Board Member of the Carlsbad Youth
Enrichment Services, asked Council to continue this item so that their organization
could provide input on the interim use of the property.
In response to Council, Mr. Beverly said that currently, the master planning process for
the Pine School site will begin in 2002-2004 and an extensive public outreach effort will
be make. He explained that a situation currently exists whereby several buildings on the Pine School site are nuisances. Therefore, staff would like Council’s direction for
interim use of the property.
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Council Member Hall spoke in support of continuing this item to allow for public input for
the interim use. Council Member Nygaard concurred. She said that lighting is important
and should be discussed with the neighbors.
Council Member Finnila said many questions need to be answered and many issues
addressed. She spoke in support of continuing this item for public input for the interim
use. Council Member Kulchin concurred and said that the issue needs to keep moving
forward.
Council directed staff to meet with the public to gather their input regarding the interim
use of the Pine School Property and return to Council in the future with a report.
(This item was continued.)
18. AB #16,025 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON RANCH0 BRAVADO.
0750-60 Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE
NO. NS-566 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code by the addition of Section 10.44.660 to establish a prima facie 35
mile per hour speed limit upon Ranch0 Bravado from Melrose Drive to its
intersection with Paseo Monona.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
19. AB #16,026 - PRESENTATION ON THE NEED FOR SEISMIC AND TSUNAMI
THREAT ANALYSIS FOR THE SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING
STATION.
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Ray Patchett, City Manager, said this item was placed on the agenda per the request of
a citizen. He asked the representative to come forward to present the agenda item.
However, no one came forward and Council did not discuss this item or take any action.
20. AB #16,027 - SENIOR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
0750-60 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001~
18 reappointing Mildred West to the Carlsbad Senior Commission. -
AYES:
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Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
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Council Member Nygaard announced that she had recently been appointed Chair to the North County Transit District.
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Council Member Finnila announced that SANDAG would be sponsoring a meeting on
Thursday, January 18,200l to discuss housing issues.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT.
By proper motion, the regular Council meeting of January 9, 2001 was adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JanicgBreitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk